Coming Up...

Here at I'm Not From London and INFL, we've been very busy bees. So here's the honey, a whole host of events arriving imminently to keep you on your toes. This should provide you with a taste of what's coming up.

Thursday 25^th July: 6 Weeks of Summer @ The Bodega

Under The Tree are currently showcasing their 6 Weeks of Summer event every Thursday at The Bodega. The next event sees a number of acoustic acts gracing the stage, who go by the names of Samuel.P, Matt Mcauliffe, Cecil Chamberlain, Adam Peter Smith, Anwyn Williams and Ryan Thomas. A great way to kick back after four days of gruelling work heading into Friday. Enjoy!

Saturday 27^th July: The Waterfront Festival @ Canalhouse

The Waterfront Festival is back for its fourth consecutive year, snowballing with anticipation each time. Expect no less this year, as a huge line up is worth salivating over. Under The Tree stage will be boasting the best of Notts' acoustic talent, from the likes of Georgie Rose, The Most Ugly Child, Ryan Thomas, Leah Sinead, Molly & Jack and Sam Jones – not to mention the fantastic acts on the Castle Rock Stage and the LeftLion stage. Beyond the musical pleasures you can indulge in this Saturday, the Waterfront is throwing other means of entertainment your way, too. We're talking Nottingham Roller Girls, a silent disco and some jugglers thrown in the mix, and that's not all. All of the madness is with two great causes in mind. 
The proceeds from this event will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Unit at Nottingham City Hospital and the second of which will be to Framework: a local charity that aims to keep vulnerable people off Notts' streets. Come along, get your face painted and have a knees up!

Thursday 1^st August: Wire and Wool Festival @ Alley Cafe

The first Thursday of August will play host to our monthly Wire and Wool Festival. We'll have acoustic music on one floor courtesy of some of the best Under The Tree has to offer. Whilst that's going on, our I'm Not From Brooklyn upstairs will be the platform for hip-hop artists. We've got wit and creativity through rhyming verse, as Kane Ashmore celebrates the release single The Ashmore Show. Cedric Peters and Shyan will be joining the party.

Friday 2^nd August: Blow-Out - LeftLion's 10^th Birthday @ The Corner

Whilst the world speaks of the arrival of a royal baby, our attention has instead been turned to celebrating a different arrival - Nottingham's LeftLion magazine is reaching it's ten year milestone. In that time, LeftLion have been quite literally throwing themselves into the world of Nottingham, such is one with a diverse and rich cultural presence. So, what better means for celebration? On the evening, we'll have acts such as Matt Shelton, Justin Turford, Ricky Marr and Soulfly on the decks. Don't miss out.

Saturday 3^rd August: The Corner's 1^st Birthday @ The Corner

Situated in the heart of Nottingham's thriving creative quarter, The Corner is I'm Not From London's home. The regeneration of our place in The Corner is part of a much bigger urban regeneration project, envisioned and actioned by Rob Howie Smith. This article by the guys at LeftLion documents Howie Smith's ideas for invigorating life into derelict Nottingham buildings, so they can be utilised for new creative purposes. Here it is:

http://www.leftlion.co.uk/articles.cfm/title/rob-howie-smith/id/5995#.Ue1VBI0WLVU

In light of this celebration, we'll be announcing some more about the acts you can expect at this event, so keep your eyes peeled!

Friday 30^th August – Sunday 1^st September: I'm Not From London @ Out the Box Festival

Out The Box is a festival in Derbyshire that has been stirring since its debut three years ago. We're taking care of Friday and Saturday's main stage, as well as Saturday's second stage. Bliss, anarchy and all manner of shenanigans will kick off, with performances from Band of Jackals, Deaf Bridges, Her Majesty's Service as well as our own Baby Godzilla and so many more. What's more, Under The Tree will also have an acoustic stage. Enjoy our last fleeting moments of our summer with this one!

Saturday 7^th September: Neon @ The Maze

Another of our ventures delves deep into the Nottingham underground electronic scene, promoting one of our latest offerings, Neon. Neon's amalgamation of electronic genres puts on a night fitting for all, laced with house, drum and bass and all sorts of other fringe influences vying position. With the success of our first one, we're bringing you the next event on September 7^th at The Maze – get yourself down there.

Sunday 8^th September: Barefoot Walk @ Wollaton Park

The Barefoot Walk is a festival gathering people in their droves to walk 3km and 5km distances to raise money for charities Nottingham Hospitals Charity Fund and Children's Air Ambulance. INFL are throwing the musical party, with acts such as such as The Establishment, Big Rhino, Prisms, and many more to be announced. There's a Guinness World Record to be broken as well, so get involved!

Friday 27^th – Sunday 29^th September: I'm Not From London @ The Great Notts Show

Taking place in the Old Market Square, I'm Not From London is on hand to deliver the musical goods across this three day extravaganza. All means of entertainment as well as food are going to be showcased across the weekend, complemented by our milky musical smoothie, drink up! Here's a short article from Nottingham Live about the event:

http://www.nottinghamlive.co.uk/live/first-acts-announced-for-great-notts-show/

Friday 1^st November: The Invisible Orchestra @ St Mary's Church

The Invisible Orchestra are one of the most talked about acts in Nottingham at the moment. A 32-piece outfit comprised from a range of influences spanning from reggae to jazz, their pieces defy a justified and honest description. Instead, you should just see what they're all about by getting down to St Mary's Church for the next one. Such a range of musical talent from across the Midlands, plying their trade the way they do best, is certainly something worth watching.